Friday Practice Report – Week 1

Quarterback

Dallas Cowboys QB Tony Romo (back-out) isn’t practicing and won’t play for several weeks. QB Dak Prescott will make his NFL debut in a good matchup vs. the Giants.

Indianapolis Colts QB Andrew Luck (right shoulder) was upgraded to full and will be all systems go for the Lions.

Running Back

Baltimore Ravens RB Kenneth Dixon (knee-out) isn’t practicing and won’t play for a while. RB Justin Forsett is expected to lead their RBBC vs. Buffalo.

Jacksonville Jaguars RB Chris Ivory (calf-questionable) was limited for a third day but is expected to join T.J. Yeldon in their new RBBC vs. Green Bay with regular touches.

Kansas City Chiefs RB Jamaal Charles (knee-doubtful) was limited again and is not expected to play vs. the Chargers. RB Charcandrick West (elbow) practiced in full all week and will be available to get touches behind Charles fill-in starter Spencer Ware.

Miami Dolphins RB Jay Ajayi (not injury related-out) didn’t travel with the team and won’t play in Seattle. RB Arian Foster will see a big load against the Seahawks’ defense.

Minnesota Vikings RB Jerick McKinnon (foot-questionable) was only upgraded to limited practice and is iffy for Tennessee. If he can’t go, Matt Asiata would be the top backup to Adrian Peterson against the Titans.

Seattle Seahawks RB Thomas Rawls (illness) missed one practice but he is set to play Sunday, albeit in a limited role behind RB Christine Michael vs. Miami.

Washington Redskins RB Matt Jones (shoulder) went full again and is set to start and carry the load vs. Pittsburgh.

Wide Receiver

Atlanta Falcons WR Julio Jones (knee) was upgraded to full practice over two days and is a full go for Tampa Bay.

Chicago Bears WR Kevin White (hamstring-questionable) was added to the injury report late in the week as limited. There’s a good chance he misses Houston, with WR Alshon Jeffery dominating targets.

Detroit Lions WR Golden Tate (ankle-questionable) went full again and should play vs. the Colts.

Houston Texans WR Will Fuller (hamstring) was removed from practice concern on Friday and will play vs. the Bears on Sunday.

Los Angeles Rams WR Pharoh Cooper (shoulder) isn’t practicing and will miss the 49ers game. He won’t make his NFL debut for a while.

Miami Dolphins WR DeVante Parker (hamstring-questionable) was upgraded to limited but he’s not expected to play in Seattle. WR Kenny Stills will pick up his targets.

New England Patriots WR Chris Hogan (shoulder-questionable) is practicing in full and should see regular targets vs. Arizona.

New Orleans Saints WR Michael Thomas (ankle-questionable) remained on the injury report for a second day as limited. He is still expected to make his NFL debut vs. Oakland.

New York Jets WR Brandon Marshall (hip) went full for a second day and is fine to play against the Bengals.

Minnesota Vikings WR Charles Johnson (quadriceps-questionable) remained limited but they are optimistic he can go in Tennessee.

Pittsburgh Steelers WR Markus Wheaton (shoulder) didn’t practice again. They are only mildly optimistic he can play at Washington on Monday.

Tennessee Titans WR Kendall Wright (hamstring-out) didn’t practice again in advance of Minnesota and will miss the game.

Washington Redskins WR Josh Doctson (Achilles’) was limited again. He is uncertain to be active and make his NFL debut vs. Pittsburgh.

Tight End

Baltimore Ravens TEs Dennis Pitta (finger-questionable) and Maxx Williams (knee-questionable) are practicing in full and should be available behind TE Crockett Gillmore vs. Buffalo.

Cincinnati Bengals TE Tyler Eifert (ankle-out) isn’t practicing and won’t play for a while. TE Tyler Kroft (knee) went full for a third day and will replace him vs. the Jets.

Detroit Lions TE Eric Ebron (ankle-questionable) practiced in full again and is on track to be available against the Colts.

New England Patriots TE Rob Gronkowski (hamstring-questionable) was limited again. He reportedly didn’t make the trip and is not expected to play with TE Martellus Bennett serving as the #1.

Seattle Seahawks TE Jimmy Graham (knee-questionable) practiced in full again and is expected to play vs. Miami, although he might have his snaps limited.

Offensive Linemen

Chicago Bears RG Kyle Long (shoulder-questionable) was limited again but should play against Houston in a tough matchup up front.

Houston Texans LT Duane Brown (knee-out) isn’t practicing and is set to miss Chicago, hurting their pass protection more than run blocking.

Indianapolis Colts LG Jack Mewhort (knee-questionable) was upgraded to full but is expected to miss the Lions game. RT Joe Reitz (back) was upgraded to full and will play. It’s a decent matchup for their run blocking.

Miami Dolphins C Mike Pouncey (hip-out) missed practice again and will miss Seattle. LG Laremy Tunsil (knee-questionable) went full again and should make his NFL debut to help their run blocking in a tough matchup.

New England Patriots LT Nate Solder (hamstring-questionable) and RG Jonathan Cooper (foot-questionable) were both limited for a third day and are set to miss Arizona and leave them very thin against a good Cardinals front.

New Orleans Saints LT Terron Armstead (knee/quadriceps-questionable) remained limited but is expected to play against Oakland to protect QB Drew Brees’ blind side.

Seattle Seahawks RG Germain Ifedi (ankle-questionable) was held out of practice and likely won’t play. His absence hurts their run blocking a little vs. Miami.

Defensive Linemen

Atlanta Falcons DE Adrian Clayborn (shoulder) was upgraded to full and will be in there for Tampa Bay. FANTASY SPIN: It’s still a good spot for QB Jameis Winston.

Houston Texans DE J.J. Watt (back) is no longer limited and will be a full go against Chicago. FANTASY SPIN: With him leading Houston in wreaking havoc at home, it’s a tough spot for anything in the Bears’ offense this week.

Indianapolis Colts DE Kendall Langford (knee) remained limited but will play. DT Henry Anderson (knee-out) remained limited and won’t play. FANTASY SPIN: This is a boost to the Lions’ limited running game.

Jacksonville Jaguars DE Jared Odrick (jaw-questionable) was upgraded back to limited but is still iffy to play. FANTASY SPIN: If he can’t go, Green Bay would get an extra break with the good matchup for RB Eddie Lacy.

New York Jets DE Leonard Williams (hip) was upgraded to full. FANTASY SPIN: He will be in there keeping their run defense tough vs. the Bengals.

San Francisco 49ers DT Arik Armstead (shoulder) was limited again but should go vs. the Rams. FANTASY SPIN: It’s still a terrific matchup for RB Todd Gurley.

Linebacker

Baltimore Ravens OLB Elvis Dumervil (foot-out) isn’t practicing and won’t play. FANTASY SPIN: This is a good break for Bills QB Tyrod Taylor as a passer and a runner.

Indianapolis Colts ILB Sio Moore (hamstring-questionable) was upgraded to full in advance of the Lions but still may not play. FANTASY SPIN: His absence would help Detroit’s underneath passing game to TE Eric Ebron.

Miami Dolphins OLB Jelani Jenkins (knee-questionable) was limited for a third day. FANTASY SPIN: If he can’t go, it would only add to a great matchup for the Seahawks’ offense, namely their RBBC.

New Orleans Saints OLB Dannell Ellerbe (quadriceps-out) didn’t practice again and won’t play. FANTASY SPIN: This is a further boost to Raiders RB Latavius Murray in a strong matchup.

Defensive Back

Atlanta Falcons S Keanu Neal (knee-out) isn’t practicing and won’t play for a while. FANTASY SPIN: It’s a very good matchup for Buccaneers RB Doug Martin and their tight ends this week.

Chicago Bears CB Kyle Fuller (knee-questionable) was limited for a third day and is now iffy to play against Houston. FANTASY SPIN: This is a terrific matchup in every way for Texans WR DeAndre Hopkins.

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